T. J. Elder Middle School

902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 716 students in grades 6-8, T. J. Elder Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

T. J. Elder Middle School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
716 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

T. J. Elder Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. J. Elder Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1576 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
36%
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23%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
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Black
68%
36%
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White
27%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of T. J. Elder Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T. J. Elder Middle School's ranking?
T. J. Elder Middle School is ranked #1576 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend T. J. Elder Middle School?
716 students attend T. J. Elder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of T. J. Elder Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. J. Elder Middle School?
T. J. Elder Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T. J. Elder Middle School offer ?
T. J. Elder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is T. J. Elder Middle School part of?
T. J. Elder Middle School is part of Washington County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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